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Florida Inmate Picks Up 20 Years For Threatening Federal Judges, U.S. Marshals, And Prosecutors
Inside of Jail. TFP File Photo
A Florida inmate who repeatedly sent letters threatening to kill federal judges, U.S. Marshals, and prosecutors was [...]
Tampa And Orlando Men Plead Guilty In Multi-Million Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme “Note Program”
Scam Cash (File)
Two Florida men, Christopher Johnson of Orlando and Jasen Harvey of Tampa admitted to their roles in a tax fraud scheme known as [...]
Two Convicted In 2020 Wildwood Murder: Justice For David Lyons Jr.
19-year-old David Lyons Jr
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. - A planned robbery turned deadly in 2020, and now those responsible have been held accountable.
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Solar Company Owner In Arizona Indicted On Fraud Charges
Solar Green Energy (File)
A federal grand jury in Arizona indicted the owner of a solar company on 11 counts of Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Mail F [...]
Three Men Charged In $500K Massachusetts Jewelry Store Heist: DOJ
Three Men Charged In $500K Massachusetts Jewelry Store Heist: DOJ
A federal complaint unsealed Wednesday charges three Lawrence, Massachusetts, me [...]
North Carolina ‘Blood’ Gang Leader Gets 30 Years For Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offenses
Jail Cell, TFP File Photo
A Fayetteville, North Carolina, Blood gang member, Terrence Michael Pittman, who headed a major drug trafficking organiz [...]
Alabama Doctor Gets 15 Years, Deportation For Attempted ‘Sugar Daddy’ Relationship With Teen Patient
Janaki Earla (BCJ)
A 60-year-old Alabama doctor, Janaki Earla, received a 15-year sentence this week after pleading guilty to attempting to meet a [...]
Former Florida High School Teacher Gets Life In Prison For Sexual Battery On Exchange Student
Dmitri Kostyunin (MDPD)
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - In Lake County, Florida, a 51-year-old former teacher, Dmitri Kostyunin, received a life sentence with [...]
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit Aids In Apprehension Of Car Theft Suspects
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Aviation Unit Aids In Apprehension Of Car Theft Suspects
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff [...]
Johnstown Pennsylvania Woman Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charges
FBI Agent, Source: FBI
JOHNSTOWN, Penn. - Amanda Weidner, 40, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, admitted her involvement in a drug conspiracy involving [...]